Organizational Leadership. 5th Edition

Author: Gary Yukl / Tao Wenzhao
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: This book not only comprehensively reflects the significant progress in foreign leadership research over the past half-century but also proposes many constructive guidelines for improving leadership effectiveness. While it cannot guarantee that readers will learn immediate leadership skills, it serves as an excellent starting point for those who aspire to become leaders. — Gary Yukl
Leadership issues are complex, and how to enhance leadership effectiveness is a crucial theoretical and practical problem. Gary Yukl provides systematic knowledge of leadership studies in the book, revealing some seemingly simple yet fundamentally complex leadership principles, and offering practical action guidelines that are worth careful study. — Translator of the book
As a systematic and standardized leadership textbook, this book systematically introduces and comprehensively discusses important leadership theories over the past half-century. Since its publication in 1981, it has been widely popular and has become the preferred textbook for relevant courses in internationally renowned universities and training institutions. The book systematically and incisively explains how to improve leadership effectiveness from aspects such as shaping leadership roles, leading change, leadership decision-making, developing leadership skills, and strategic leadership. It is particularly noteworthy that the authors combine extensive case analyses with their meticulous research, proposing unique leadership guidelines for each chapter, which are highly intuitive and actionable. Reading this book will not only enrich your leadership knowledge but also enable you to adopt the mindset and behavior patterns of outstanding leaders.